Twofer most commonly refers to a coupon, ticket, or deal that allows you to purchase two items (especially event tickets) for the price of one. The term comes from “two for (the price of one).”
While this is the primary and most widely recognized meaning, “twofer” can also be used more broadly to describe:
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Any situation, offer, or arrangement where a single action yields two benefits or returns—essentially, “killing two birds with one stone.”
I started this blog back in 2012 because I have always preferred to remain on the outskirts of the community—ready to assist any patient, advocate, or individual in need when I can.
Over the years, I have noticed some recurring infighting among advocates. Sometimes, it seems like people are jockeying for visibility or for more time in the spotlight. I never really understood this, so one day, I expressed my confusion to Barb. Her simple explanation:
“You’ll never understand it because you were never a female in junior high or senior high school.”
Another area of concern in the nonprofit sector is the question of how donations are raised and used. Sometimes, people suspect that insiders are benefiting more than the cause itself. The specific term for this, when someone inside a nonprofit uses an undue amount of funds for personal benefit instead of furthering the organization’s mission, is “private inurement.” This occurs when insiders—such as a board member, officer, or founder—receive disproportionate benefits from the organization’s resources or assets.
I’ve created this page because there appear to be many individuals claiming to be pain advocates, but some (in my opinion) seem more focused on raising money and collecting donations rather than taking real action. I do not need the money, and I will never directly ask the pain community to support me financially. If my help, education, or motivation has made a difference for you and you would like to make a donation, I’ve listed five charities that Barb and I personally support below. There is no expectation or set amount—only consider donating if you feel moved to do so and can comfortably afford it. If you’re having trouble making ends meet, I urge you not to donate funds needed for your own bills.
My philosophy is simple: If I can help a chronic pain patient, and they, in turn, can make a donation to a national nonprofit that helps another family—that’s a “twofer.” Everyone wins.
https://www.stjude.org/ St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – deals with kids dealing with cancer and/or life threatening health issues
https://lovetotherescue.org/ Shriners Hospital – deals with kids, born with “broken bodies” and birth defects
https://rmhc-kentuckiana.org/ Ronald Mc Donald House – this is near us and just a few blocks from a very large regional pediatric hospital , three other major hospitals are within blocks, one being a teaching hospital and having the only LEVEL ONE TRAUMA CENTER for 100 miles and part of a medical university and helps provide housing for families with kids in the hospital
https://t2t.org/ Tunnel to Towers Foundation – helps get handicapable housing for veterans, first responders with “broken bodies” , families with spouse/parent killed in the line of duty and Gold Star Families
https://www.4apdf.org/ American Pain and Disability Foundation The American Pain & Disability Foundation is dedicated to helping individuals with chronic pain conditions. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for patients and provide essential support services, and education for better pain management. At the time of this post Bob Sheerin is President and focuses on trying to get pain medications for kids
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